His mother Irma Mitchell told Newsday yesterday at the Forensic Science Centre in St James, that her son’s death came as a shock and she is praying the authorities could find out why he was killed.

“If he was involved in something he would have told us,” she said.

Mitchell was a father of three and a truck driver with Nestle. His mother told Newsday the last time he was seen was early Tuesday morning when he left home for work.

Police reports indicated residents of Roosevelt Avenue in Carlsen Field called police after hearing gunshots. Police found Mitchell’s body with several gunshot wounds to his upper body. Seven spent shells were recovered at the scene. A motive has not yet been established for the killing.

The murder toll for the year stands at 267

She was last seen at her home in KP Lands at about 4 pm on Monday. She was reported missing on Tuesday morning by her brother Mark Peters. Shamia is of mixed descent, four feet 9 inches tall, brown in complexion and has short curly hair. She also has a birth mark on her chest.

In an unrelated case, 35-year-old Anisha Ramsundar of Carapichaima, who was reported missing by her husband on Thursday last week has been found.

A Cumuto teen was also found through the efforts of the police and family members.

Janika Harris, 16, was reported missing by her mother on July 6.

The court was being asked to appoint the liquidators in conjunction with action taken by Government which has also petitioned the High Court to have CL Financial wound up because it is unable to pay the $15 billion debt.

The winding up hearing is set for July 25. At a marathon session at the Hall of Justice late yesterday, the judge heard from attorneys for the State who filed an application for the appointment of the provisional liquidators.

In its winding up petition, the Government has argued CLF is insolvent and its continued operation is reckless. It has also said it was in the public’s interest to have the conglomerate wound up to repay its debt to the Government and other creditors. It also noted that shareholders have sought to undermine the conditions under which the Government agreed to provide financial support to CLF and its subsidiaries by seeking to remove the government’s directors on CLF’s board.

The sandy coastline along with the cool Caribbean breeze provide the perfect ambiance for relaxing and rejuvenating the mind, body and spirit. The childhood memory of camping in the wilderness, sleeping in a tent and admiring the twinkling stars is everlasting.

These unforgettable experiences can last a lifetime. It is a joy to sit on the sand, unconcerned about time and be engrossed by the picturesque seascape. It makes one wonder what the real meaning of life and how perfect the world we live in is.

Paria Bay has a little of everything.

Apart from its magnificent beach and wonderful waterfall, there is the river mouth with its calm waters. The giant leatherback turtles that come ashore nightly to nest is another attraction but campers must take care not to shine torchlights at them. During July and August it is a spectacle to see the hatchling emerge from the sand. However, many of them don’t make it to the safety of the water since the vultures wait in the treetops to prey on them.

On the western end of the beach, sea erosion formed a magnificently carved arch which has a protruding fragment in its middle. Its grand appearance gives it the name Cathedral Rock, and because of its elegant grandeur, it is a lovely spot to take pictures. A nearby stream provides clean water for cooking and local fishermen usually supply freshly caught fish to campers.

It is the duty of campers to preserve the environment and to protect wildlife by leaving nothing but footprints. Campsites should be set up in areas that will not affect nesting turtles and their hatchlings.

Garbage must be taken out and not left on the beach.

A boat will provide transportation of personal items and camping equipment to Paria Bay.

To get to the beach campers have to walk the two-hour journey from the Blanchisseuse Spring Bridge.

Along the way hikers can enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery at Turtle Rock. Suggested items for the camp out are a tent, sleeping bag, life jacket, medication, repellant, flashlight, extra change of clothing and footwear, cup, plate, knife, fork, garbage bag and a penknife.

Note: Items for boat transportation should be labelled and put in waterproof garbage bags.

Suggested food items to bring along are sausages, sandwiches, tuna, sardines, baked potato, trail snacks, fruit juices, peanut butter, biscuits, boiled eggs, cooked chicken, milk, coffee or tea bags and drinking water.

Dinner and breakfast will be supplied, however, campers are required to bring personal food items and eating utensils (cup, plate, knife, and fork not supplied).

Island Hikers family camp-out at Paria Bay: from Friday to Sunday.

(Note: the Friday is optional) Assembly: 8am on Saturday at Sam’s Bar Maracas Bay. Boat begin loading at 9am at the Blanchisseuse Fishing Depot.

All campers are allowed two bags: A tent and personal backpack, campers must bring their belongings to the boat jetty for loading.

Assembly 11am on Friday: boat departs at noon (meals not provided on Friday, bring your own).

For those not wishing to hike, the boat is available.

Secure overnight parking available at Marianne Beach Resort For more info: islandhikers.com

This partnership will bring togetherness and camaraderie through healthy rivalry in sport to the villages by having both windball cricket and football competitions, which will only involve members of the community from within specific boundaries.

This competition is scheduled to begin on September 2 and will run for six weeks, at two venues – the Helping Hands and the Spring Village Recreation Grounds.

Ma Pau supports inspirational people and projects that are using sport to make a resounding and powerful impact in their respective communities and the Spring Village Sports Club’s effort is one such project.

Support such as this is vital in times such as these as it provides hope to communities that there are organisations that are still strongly committed to supporting the worthwhile endeavours of nation building.

McLeod’s brace led Transport and Cleansing to a 4-1 victory over Central Market. Also getting on the scoresheet for Transport and Cleansing were Andy Charles and Keith Hopkinson, while Richard Isaac got a consolation goal for Central Market.

Central Market are at the bottom of the table with zero points.

Public Health recorded a 4-1 win over Western Division. Akil King, Roderick Peruza and Emmanuel De Freitas scored for Public Health, while Robert Phillip found the back of the net for Western Division. Dwayne Walker scored an own goal to add to Western Division’s disappointing afternoon.

Central/Eastern and City Hall played to a goalless draw, while the match between St James Medical and St James Division was postponed.

The league continues every week until the middle of August.

Results – TRANSPORT AND CLEANSING 4 (Kevin McLeod 2, Andy Charles, Keith Hopkinson) vs CENTRAL MARKET 1 (Richard Isaac)

PUBLIC HEALTH 4 (Roderick Peruza, Akil King, Emmanuel De Freitas, Dwayne Walker-own goal) vs WESTERN DIVISION 1 (Robert Phillip)

CENTRAL/EASTERN 0 vs CITY HALL 0 St James Medical vs St James Division – postponed

Mahabirsingh was instrumental in leading TT to the regional title as he excelled in all areas of the game. The off-break bowler finished fourth among the wickets with 11 scalps, fifth on the batting chart with 110 runs and took three catches to finish seventh on the most dismissals/ catches standings.

Speaking at the closing ceremony on Tuesday at the National Cycling Centre, Balmain, Couva, Mahabirsingh said he was glad to win the top award.

“It is a great feeling to get the MVP for the tournament. Helping your country to a victory is always good.” Mahabirsingh will represent TT in the Regional Under-19 tournament which bowls off on Monday in St Kitts and also has his sights on the West Indies Under- 19 team.

“Firstly I have the Under-19 tournament coming up so I want to do my best there. From there I want to make the West Indies Under-19 team that will be going to the World Cup and from there keep improving.” The 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup will be held in New Zealand from January 13 to February 3.

Mahabirsingh started off his national junior cricket career primarily as a bowler but he has developed into a solid batsmen.

The Naparima College student said the hard work is paying off.

“I worked really hard in school with my coach, he helped me a lot. Last year, at the national academy, I was involved with that and worked on my game.

I got more exposure to better coaches and more technology.” Asked if he enjoys batting or bowling more, Mahabirsingh says he likes both equally.

Mahabirsingh was not dismissed once during the Under- 17 tournament ending unbeaten four times. His scores included 41 not out against Barbados and 63 not out against Windward Islands.

Mahabirsingh rated the innings against Barbados as his best because he took TT to victory.

TT were 76 for four chasing 170 for the win, when Mahabirsingh guided the hosts to victory.

“The 41 not not against Barbados (was my best). We were under some pressure and going into bat I knew I had to concentrate and put down my head down and bring the victory home to TT .”

According to a media release, “This Special General Meeting has become necessary to highlight and advance several agreed resolutions pertaining to the ongoing Judicial Review matter and related matters in the best interest of the sport, members and all other stakeholders’ including the public, considering that the matter has been postponed to 4th December, 2017 without an amicable solution or a final declaration/direction of the court without prejudice to the Court.”

The media release continued, “This resolutions paper is not intended in any way to prejudice the rights of the parties in pursuing the ongoing Judicial Review matter or to place an obligation on the parties to participate in the Special General Meeting but to pave the way for the parties to consider and possibly enter into meaningful and amicable discussions.”

TT defended the title ending the tournament with three wins, one loss and one no result. Avinash Mahabirsingh, Leonardo Julien and Sameer Ali all won awards for TT . Mahabirsingh won the MVP Award for his excellent all-round effort during the tournament. The spinner finished fourth among the wickets with 11 scalps, fifth on the batting chart with 110 runs and took three catches to finish seventh on the most dismissals/ catches standings.

Julien held six catches, completed five stumpings and had one assisted run out to top the most dismissals/catches standings.

Ali and Barbadian Matthew Forde both ended the tournament with 13 wickets, but the TT spin bowler was given the award because TT won the tournament. Ali also had a better economy rate and average.

Barbadian Rashawn Worrell ensured TT did not sweep the prizes taking home the most runs award. Worrell scored 137 runs in the tournament and was the only batsmen to score a century (101).

Dr Allen Sammy, an executive member of the TT Cricket Board, encouraged the youngsters to progress to the senior level. “I urge you in going forward.

Everyone of you will probably play for the West Indies at some point or at least come close to it, or play for your national team because you are the best,” Sammy said. Sammy said it is important to work hard and have respect for the game. “But you can’t remain the best without working hard and without learning the laws of the game and without respecting your colleagues.

Respecting your fellow players, respecting umpires and match referees. You have to understand that. The minute that slides away then your play slides away. You will not understand the connection now because you are young, but it will happen later in life.” Also addressing the youngsters was Director of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Jimmy Adams.

Speaking with reporters at a business seminar hosted by the Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute at the Centre for Enterprise Development, Innovation Avenue, Freeport, she said focus had to be placed on the exploration of new markets for local products at a time of fluctuating energy prices “The focus has to be on our products for export, products for import substitution as well, this is part of the transformation of the economy.

“By 2020, exporTT is to ramp up our export levels by 100 per cent so hence the reasons we are looking at new markets – Cuba, Venezuela, Chile. There are a lot of big companies doing it but you have to look at your smaller and medium enterprises in terms of marketing our export services and the push will come from, government, I can guarantee you,” she said.

“The Ministry of Trade and Industry will be making those recommendations, the final decision will belong to the government recommended by the Minister of Finance.” She said government would strive to ensure local manufacturers produced “competitive products” which were “world class and meet a high standard of excellence.” “We really want to diversify and the manufacturing sector is that potential sector, however what we will require is increasing our volumes and our productivity levels, and it means that we have to ramp up our production levels. We have to apply improved technologies and robotics so that our output is improved, our quality is improved as well. Quality is going to take us forward.” Chamber president Vishnu Charran said there was a need to “spur” growth in both the agro processing industry as well as small and medium enterprises as this would stimulate the local economy and increase foreign exchange reserves.